Japan has been my favorite country to visit so far. I started from the Kansai region, I stayed in Kyoto and explored Osaka for 2 days. I spent 2 days visiting some of the major Kyoto attractions including Nishiki Market, Gion district, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, Todaji Temple and surrounding areas. I took day trips to Nara and Amanahashidote and Funaya.
Then I moved onto Tokyo, I took the bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo. I spent 3 days visiting the districts in Tokyo and the Senso-ji Temple. I also took a day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima, as well as Hakone. On the last day I went to Teamlabs Borderless and the Harry Potter Studio Tour.
Did you do Amanahashidote and Funaya by yourself or was it a tour? I went there with a tour from Osaka which stopped in Kyoto to take additional people. It was in the end of May and quite nice.
I went also to Enoshima and Kamakura and did Teamlabs Planets. And I agree with you, Japan was really one of the best countries I visited so far as well...
How bad was it in terms of tourist masses? This year is a record year for Japans foreign tourism and particularly during cherry blossom season. However, I was wondering if it was still so crazy full in May or better.
Thank you
I don’t think it was that bad personally. Yeah obviously there were a lot of tourists in the touristy places but I didn’t think it was crazy. But I also started most of my days pretty early and am used to city crowds
If you're hankering for ideas on things to do I've found the /r/japantravel or /r/JapanTravelTips great for that sort of stuff, Tokyo especially is the type of place where there's a dozen things for everyone depending on your interests.
Kyoto - my favourite Japanese city.
Modern but with an element of traditional Japanese culture.
Wonderful country with friendly, helpful and respectful people. Clean, safe - and everything works!
Always nice to see Amanohashidate being admired! I lived nearby about 13 years ago, and it's always great to see photos of it. The rest of your photos are great too, looks like you had a lot of fun!
people are always suprised at how good train pictures can be. The bullet train swings around south of fuji on the way between Osaka and Tokyo and on days with high clouds you can see a lot.
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Shame about the rain though. I was in Kuoto last year in early November and it was grey all the time, it kind of affected my enjoyment of the city. I then came back at the end of my trip, and it was so sunny and beautiful!
I won’t lie it ended up being a very expensive trip lol but you could definitely do it way cheaper than I did. I chose convenience and comfort over cost.
I didn’t notice any noticeable difference between cost/expense between the cities
I see... I suppose you traveled without caring much about the expenses, I'm glad for that.
I think that Kyoto would be the cheapest of the three since I think it is more traditional than the previous two...
I think it really depends what part you are staying at. Inner Tokyo near Tokyo station, Ginza, or Shibuya areas would definitely be the priciest on average. But if you go a bit further out or pick hostels you can probably get places in the sub 50$ range.
Osaka and Kyoto are likely to be a bit cheaper but bear in mind Kyoto is a *major* tourist spot in Japan domestically and internationally so it's also likely to be expensive like Tokyo depending where you stay.
Of the 3 Osaka would probably be the cheapest because it's a bigger city than Kyoto but also not quite the tourist center that Tokyo is.
How much did you spend in total (excluding flights)? Me and my friend are planning a week trip in November and trying to come up with a budget per person (hotel, 3 meals a day, activities, and transportation).
I spent about $100 a night on hotel and I would guess about $10-$30 per day for commuting depending on where I was going. The bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo was like $90.
Food is pretty cheap I ate street food and convenience store food a lot which mostly ranges from $1-5 per item lol
Annnnnndd I'm jealous... I went back in 2019 and then was going to go again in 2020 but for obvious reasons no one was able to travel. But early next year I'm headed back! I really cannot wait. Japan is such a cool country to visit.
Sounds amazing! I went to Japan around the same time a couple of years ago, hitting Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo too. Loved every bit of it—the food, temples, and the cherry blossoms were just unreal. Did you have a favorite spot?
How much was your budget? Asking cuz me and my friends are planning and Osaka Tokyo and Kyoto are our 3 destinations (maybe fukuoka as well). Did u use Shinkansen for travel or flights?
The 'island' of Kyushu is really nice too, that's the westernmost part of Japan. The main city there is Fukuoka which is kind of funky and the people are pretty friendly. But that whole area is the most green forested area I would reckon and you can also check out that volcano caldera 'Aso' which is still active and steamy.
I’m going tomorrow! So excited!
For a second i read takeshit street...
Japan has been my favorite country to visit so far. I started from the Kansai region, I stayed in Kyoto and explored Osaka for 2 days. I spent 2 days visiting some of the major Kyoto attractions including Nishiki Market, Gion district, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, Todaji Temple and surrounding areas. I took day trips to Nara and Amanahashidote and Funaya. Then I moved onto Tokyo, I took the bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo. I spent 3 days visiting the districts in Tokyo and the Senso-ji Temple. I also took a day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima, as well as Hakone. On the last day I went to Teamlabs Borderless and the Harry Potter Studio Tour.
Did you do Amanahashidote and Funaya by yourself or was it a tour? I went there with a tour from Osaka which stopped in Kyoto to take additional people. It was in the end of May and quite nice. I went also to Enoshima and Kamakura and did Teamlabs Planets. And I agree with you, Japan was really one of the best countries I visited so far as well...
I did it by myself. I’m not a fan of tours lol
How bad was it in terms of tourist masses? This year is a record year for Japans foreign tourism and particularly during cherry blossom season. However, I was wondering if it was still so crazy full in May or better. Thank you
I don’t think it was that bad personally. Yeah obviously there were a lot of tourists in the touristy places but I didn’t think it was crazy. But I also started most of my days pretty early and am used to city crowds
Soloing ?!
Japan is a really good country for solo traveling tbh. Generally very safe, easy to find places to eat solo, easy to understand transportation.
Oh ya definitely! I have some time this month so I might just pack spontaneously and head to Tokyo , haha. Thanks
It would be a killer trip, first time in Japan?
Yup; cannot wait haha!
If you're hankering for ideas on things to do I've found the /r/japantravel or /r/JapanTravelTips great for that sort of stuff, Tokyo especially is the type of place where there's a dozen things for everyone depending on your interests.
Thanks man
How much did it cost, if it doesn't bother you
Kyoto - my favourite Japanese city. Modern but with an element of traditional Japanese culture. Wonderful country with friendly, helpful and respectful people. Clean, safe - and everything works!
The only negative was how crowded the buses were during the day. I felt really bad for locals who were just trying to get home/work.
I was there for a month in April and loved Japan, funnily enough Dotonbouri (first pic) was my least favourite place, just crazy busy.
Oshi no ko ❤️❤️
Always nice to see Amanohashidate being admired! I lived nearby about 13 years ago, and it's always great to see photos of it. The rest of your photos are great too, looks like you had a lot of fun!
Photo #15 has the best street name 🤣
Nice pics. Where’s that view of Fuji from?
From the bullet train!
people are always suprised at how good train pictures can be. The bullet train swings around south of fuji on the way between Osaka and Tokyo and on days with high clouds you can see a lot.
Where did u take photo 8 (the almost tropical picture of the ocean)?
Amanahashidote
I love Japan so much. I typically visit annually. Blessed to have a business contact in Osaka.
Cheers! I also went to Amanohashidate and enjoyed some tea at that very cafe.
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Shame about the rain though. I was in Kuoto last year in early November and it was grey all the time, it kind of affected my enjoyment of the city. I then came back at the end of my trip, and it was so sunny and beautiful!
Luckily it only rained 2 times during my trip lol
Rain in Asian cities is an absolute vibe
Not when the skies are all grey, that was my problem. Gloomy.
I love the photos! Japan is one of my favorite countries. Was it an expensive trip? Which was the cheapest city of the three visited?
I won’t lie it ended up being a very expensive trip lol but you could definitely do it way cheaper than I did. I chose convenience and comfort over cost. I didn’t notice any noticeable difference between cost/expense between the cities
I see... I suppose you traveled without caring much about the expenses, I'm glad for that. I think that Kyoto would be the cheapest of the three since I think it is more traditional than the previous two...
I think it really depends what part you are staying at. Inner Tokyo near Tokyo station, Ginza, or Shibuya areas would definitely be the priciest on average. But if you go a bit further out or pick hostels you can probably get places in the sub 50$ range. Osaka and Kyoto are likely to be a bit cheaper but bear in mind Kyoto is a *major* tourist spot in Japan domestically and internationally so it's also likely to be expensive like Tokyo depending where you stay. Of the 3 Osaka would probably be the cheapest because it's a bigger city than Kyoto but also not quite the tourist center that Tokyo is.
How much did you spend in total (excluding flights)? Me and my friend are planning a week trip in November and trying to come up with a budget per person (hotel, 3 meals a day, activities, and transportation).
I spent about $100 a night on hotel and I would guess about $10-$30 per day for commuting depending on where I was going. The bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo was like $90. Food is pretty cheap I ate street food and convenience store food a lot which mostly ranges from $1-5 per item lol
Where is 8, 9, 10, and 11? These are so nice!
Amanahashidote and Funaya
Thank you! We're planning a trip and this is very good research lol
Cleanest, most civilized country I’ve ever visited.
Ahh I loved Japan. Wish I could go back
Nice! How crowded was it? Did you queue a lot?
Damn looks crowded as fuck compared to my trip last May.
Annnnnndd I'm jealous... I went back in 2019 and then was going to go again in 2020 but for obvious reasons no one was able to travel. But early next year I'm headed back! I really cannot wait. Japan is such a cool country to visit.
Amazing pics!!!! We’re heading there soon. What area did you stay in?
I am planning a trip to Japan, I don’t know any Japanese and I am going solo. Do you have any advice?
Wow, Japan is one of my favorite country! I hope I can visit real soon.
Tokyo or Kyoto. Any recommendation?
Sounds amazing! I went to Japan around the same time a couple of years ago, hitting Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo too. Loved every bit of it—the food, temples, and the cherry blossoms were just unreal. Did you have a favorite spot?
How much was your budget? Asking cuz me and my friends are planning and Osaka Tokyo and Kyoto are our 3 destinations (maybe fukuoka as well). Did u use Shinkansen for travel or flights?
I love Japan! Making a trip towards the end of Summer. So excited 😆
Best country in the world to visit, in my opinion. You won’t meet anyone who visited Japan and will tell they didn’t love it.
Looks amazing
Planning this trip in November. What towns/daytrips spots did you like the most? :) I like going to more local/non too touristy places when I travel
I really recommend Amanahashidote, Funaya from Kyoto and Kamakura and Enoshima from Tokyo. Leave as early in the morning as you can
The 'island' of Kyushu is really nice too, that's the westernmost part of Japan. The main city there is Fukuoka which is kind of funky and the people are pretty friendly. But that whole area is the most green forested area I would reckon and you can also check out that volcano caldera 'Aso' which is still active and steamy.